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1
May
1993
Other Reports
Final Report on Magnetic and Electric Field Testing of the French Train A Grande Vitesse-Atlantique (TGV-A) Rail Systems Volume I- Analysis
Subject
Maglev,
Tourist Railroads
Keywords: Magnetic, Electric, Field testing, Transit Authority Metrorail System
Abstract: The safety of magenetically levitated (maglev) and high speed rail (HSR) trains proposed for application in the United States is the responsibility of the Federal Railroad...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-93/03.I
Office
RDI-20
1
May
1993
Technical Reports
Verification Methodology for Fault-Tolerant, Fail-Safe Computers Applied to Maglev Control Computer System
Subject
Maglev,
Safety Advisories,
Technology Transfer
Keywords: Magnetic levitation, Maglev, Maglev control computer, Fail safe design, Fault tolerant computer, Design for verifcation methodology, Safety and availability
Abstract: The Maglev control computer system should be designed to verifiably possess high reliability and safety as well as high availability to make Maglev a dependable and attractive...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/NMI-92/26
Office
RRD
1
May
1993
Technical Reports
Lightweight Car Simuloader Test
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Simulation, Railcar Fatigue Performance, Transportation Test Center
Abstract: Railcars experience fatigue damage from loads encountered during in-train revenue service operation. In 1984, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) acquired an electro-...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-93-16
Office
RRD
6
Apr
1993
Technical Reports
Business Case for Advanced Train Control System (ATCS): A Guide to the Analysis and Quantification of Costs and Benefits
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: ATCS, Safety, Train Control
Abstract: The purpose of this report is to provide an introduction to the technology known as the Advanced Train Control System (ATCS), illustrate its functions and potential benefits in...
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1993
Other Reports
FRA/Volpe Center Task Force Observation of Operations at TVE Transrapid Test Facility
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Testing
Abstract: Maglev technology is currently being considered for several passenger ground transportation corridors in the United States. A franchise has been awarded by the Florida High Speed...
Report Number
DOT-VNTSC-RR393-PM-93-1